Oxytocin and Social Norms Reduce Xenophobia Summary: Researchers report social norms together with increasing oxytocin can counter xenophobia by enhancing altruistic behaviors. Source: University of Bonn. Researchers from the University Hospital Bonn increased altruistic behavior, even in those with a fear of foreigners. We tend to be more altruistic to our own family and friendsContinue reading “Oxytocin and Social Norms Reduce Xenophobia”